- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kennewick, WA
Chinook Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chinook Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530393003586
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chinook Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Kennewick · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Chinook Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chinook Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Kennewick, WA.
School address
District: Kennewick School District · Washington
NCES ID 530393003586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Chinook Middle School held near 919 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 530393003586 · Kennewick, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
950 enr · 22.6:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Kamiakin High School (1,956 students)
Chinook Middle School held near 919 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Chinook Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kamiakin High
Kamiakin High School
1,956 students
- Kennewick High
Kennewick High School
1,921 students
- Southridge Hig
Southridge High School
1,612 students
- This school
Chinook Middle School
950 students
- Desert Hills M
Desert Hills Middle School
906 students
- Amistad Elemen
Amistad Elementary School
878 students
What this shows Chinook Middle School reports 950 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chinook Middle School compares
Chinook Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▲ 2% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 950 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
950
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Washington - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
0.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Chinook Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kennewick School District reports $15,202 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chinook Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiakin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennewick High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amistad Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chinook Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~950 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chinook Middle School
How many students attend Chinook Middle School?
Chinook Middle School has 950 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kennewick, WA. CCD year-over-year: 882 (2022-23) → 919 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chinook Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chinook Middle School is 22.6:1, which is 28% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chinook Middle School?
45.7% of students at Chinook Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chinook Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chinook Middle School is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Kennewick, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chinook Middle School?
Chinook Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chinook Middle School rank among public schools in Kennewick?
By Resource Investment Index, Chinook Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Kennewick, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kennewick on the city page.
What other schools are in Kennewick School District?
Besides Chinook Middle School, Kennewick School District also operates Kamiakin High School (1,956 students), Kennewick High School (1,921 students), and Southridge High School (1,612 students). See the Kennewick School District district page for the complete list.